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interpack China Expands its Global Footprint: SAVE FOOD China Gathers Momentum for November Launch

2026-06-30

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Driven by the dual imperatives of food security and sustainability, the food supply chain packaging sector is undergoing a critical phase of strategic upgrading and industry evolution. As the cross-regional distribution of fresh produce, ready meals, and agricultural goods continues to expand, physical damage and spoilage during long-distance transit have emerged as major pain points for businesses striving to cut costs and minimize food loss. Serving as the final barrier between production and consumption, packaging is a crucial mechanism for reducing food waste throughout the distribution chain.

Against this backdrop, the SAVE FOOD Initiative was established. Founded by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Messe Düsseldorf, and interpack, the initiative aims to drive innovation in packaging and processing technologies. It fosters interdisciplinary dialogue to tangibly reduce food loss and waste through more efficient agricultural practices, optimized logistics, and advanced packaging solutions.

Global SAVE FOOD Innovations in Action: Leading International Packaging Solutions Highlight the Value of Waste Reduction

The latest achievements of this global initiative were showcased at the recently concluded interpack 2026, which saw the official announcement of the SAVE FOOD Awards 2026 winners. Separated into the SAVE FOOD Design Award and the Sustainability Design Award, this year's accolades spotlighted processing and packaging innovations that deliver measurable, proven impacts in real-world applications.

【SAVE FOOD Design Awards in 2026】

These awards distinguish solutions that reduce food waste and loss – from materials and technologies to all-round end-to-end concepts. The award-winning solutions address various points in the value chain--from the more effective protection of sensitive products through the extension of shelf life to the reduction of spoilage via the application of innovative packaging concepts and technologies.

Gold: Grupo Lantero (Spain)

ReKeepEat: A 100% mono-material, resealable PET solution designed to replace conventional multi-layer alternatives. Engineered for fully recycling, it extends product freshness while advancing circularity.

Silver: Greiner Packaging International GmbH (Austria)

Click-In Sealing Lid: This mono-material design integrates the sealing film and snap-on lid into a single unit, enhancing recyclability, conserving materials, and lowering carbon dioxide emissions.

Bronze: Innoscentia AB (Schwerden)

Real-Time Spoilage Detection Sensor: This sensor detects a loss of freshness via visible color changes, identifying spoilage before food is unnecessarily discarded, thereby curbing waste across the entire supply chain.

【SAVE FOOD Sustainability Design Awards in 2026】

The Sustainability Design Award recognizes products, machines, systems and services that measurably shrink environmental footprints and carbon emissions, for example, through material efficiency, recyclability, ESG strategies, regulatory compliance.

Gold: ALFA Machine Kourtoglou (Greece)

A sustainable form-fill-seal packaging technology, based on a pure polypropylene monomaterial, ensuring cups, lids, and in-mold labels are 100% recyclable.

Silver: IRPLAST/TOPPAN Packaging (Italy/Czech Republic)

A solvent-free, fully recyclable mono-PP retort pouch. Capable of withstanding high temperatures for safe food sterilization, it extends shelf life while effectively mitigating waste.

Bronze: AeroFlexx Packaging (USA)

A lightweight, all-in-one packaging solution for liquid foods (such as sauces and condiments). Fusing the benefits of flexible and rigid packaging, this single-material system features a built-in dispensing valve, drastically reducing plastic usage and optimizing logistics.

Sixth Edition Approaching: The China Chapter Focuses on Advanced Packaging Solutions to Curb Food Loss

SAVE FOOD CHINA, the regional implementation of this global initiative, debuted in 2017 at swop (Shanghai World of Packaging). As the exhibition officially rebrands to interpack China, this highly significant event will mark its sixth edition. On the afternoon of November 16, 2026, the Save Food (China) Forum, alongside the Awarding Ceremony for SAVE FOOD Design Award & Sustainability Design Award China, will take center stage at the exhibition. Government officials, research institutions, food processors, and supply chain representatives will convene to discuss measurable, proven innovations in processing and packaging. Key topics will include fresh food preservation packaging, supply chain loss reduction, and lightweight circular packaging, ultimately driving industry-wide transformations that benefit businesses, society, and the global food system.

Notably, interpack China will partner for the first time with the Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP)—a proud member and active promoter of the global SAVE FOOD Initiative—to jointly advance food reduction and the sustainable packaging industry in the Asia-Pacific region. As the leading authority on packaging education and training in Australia, New Zealand & South East Asia, AIP has long been committed to advancing sustainable practices in the packaging industry and has led the global SAVE FOOD Packaging design criteria, research and guidelines development within End Food Waste Australia. This strategic partnership will bring more cutting-edge international design perspectives and successful case studies to interpack China 2026, fostering the exchange of best practices between China and the Australasian region. interpack China welcomes exhibitors form the Australasian region to join us in 2026 in the international pavilion.

Pre-Registration Soars: Global Buyers Look to Capitalize on Opportunities at interpack China 2026

Since visitor pre-registration launched this May, the response from professionals across the global packaging value chain has been overwhelmingly positive, with steady growth in sign-ups from professional procurement delegations and end-user manufacturers. This November, an impressive roster of leading domestic and international enterprises—including Nestlé, Mondelēz, Want Want, Master Kong, Yihai Kerry, Unilever, Mars Wrigley, Multizen, Toly Bread, Nissin, COFCO, Beiersdorf, NIVEA, Henkel, Kao, Shanghai Jahwa, BASF, Dow Chemical, DuPont, Haleon, McCain, Amcor, Asia Pulp & Paper, Bosch Rexroth, LG, UBE, GenSci, and Indorama—will gather at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). They will be seeking full-supply-chain innovations ranging from processing and packaging machinery to advanced materials and intelligent solutions.

interpack China 2026 will take place from November 16 to 18, 2026 at SNIEC. Secure your place today to claim exclusive gifts, enjoy fast-track entry, receive the latest exhibition updates, and unlock new opportunities within the processing and packaging industry!

About interpack China

As a member of the interpack alliance, interpack China deeply explores cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, intelligent / automated / digital packaging, sustainable / personalized / lightweight packaging, processing and packaging machinery, innovative materials and products, components, printed labels, and packaging design.

With a scale of over 70,000 square meters, interpack China 2026 will present innovative products and technologies from approximately 970+ global leading enterprises in a one-stop platform. It is expected to bring together over 47,000 professional visitors from home and abroad, jointly driving the packaging industry toward an efficient, green, and intelligent future!

For more information, please visit the official website: www.interpack-cn.com or follow the official QR code below to stay tuned with the latest Shanghai World of Packaging (interpack China) news.

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About the Organizers

Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Established in 2009, Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (MDS) is a subsidiary of Messe Düsseldorf GmbH, one of the world’s top 5 exhibition organizers. MDS is committed to introducing world’s No. 1 trade fairs to China and to providing Chinese and international customers with superior exhibition services. MDS is successfully holding more than 20 leading trade fairs and conferences in China, covering the industries of printing, packaging, wire and tube, plastics, renewable energy, medical devices, retail, safety and health, wine & spirits and caravanning. MDS runs branch offices in Shanghai and Beijing with a workforce of some 70 full time employees. The worldwide outbound exhibition business (trade shows in Düsseldorf, Germany and other leading Messe Düsseldorf Global Shows) is organized by Messe Düsseldorf China Ltd. (MDC), serving Chinese exhibitors and visitors with superior customer service from its Hong Kong branch office. Find out more at www.mds.cn

Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd.

Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd. Founded in 1978, Adsale Exhibition Services Co., Ltd. is a premier exhibition organizer based in Hong Kong, with regional offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Singapore. With over four decades of expertise, Adsale specializes in industry-leading trade shows across multiple sectors, including plastics and rubber, packaging technology and products, printing and labeling, automotive and auto parts, data centers and smart buildings, electrical power and engineering, heating and boiler technology, woodworking and furniture, new energy, and energy storage.

Adsale organizes nearly 20 major exhibitions annually, bringing together global industry leaders, innovators, and suppliers. Our flagship events include: Chinaplas, interpack China, Sino-Pack, PACKINNO, Printing South China and Sino-Label etc. Website: www.adsale.com.hk

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